Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V785000 Reported November 1, 2019

Refrigerator power connected improperly to breaker

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 154 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V785000
Manufacturer Campaign
76-1109
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
154
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 1, 2019
Completion Rate
68.18

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 cherokee alpha wolf travel trailers. the wire supplying the 12v power for the refrigerator may have been connected incorrectly to the circuit breaker.

Safety Consequence

The incorrectly connected wire may not have overcurrent protection, allowing the wire to melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. the recall began november 19, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 76-1109.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 19V785000 or campaign 76-1109.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V785000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V785000?

NHTSA recall 19V785000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 1, 2019. It addresses: Refrigerator power connected improperly to breaker. The recall affects approximately 154 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V785000 or the manufacturer campaign number 76-1109. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.